Melinna Perez, LMFT
Licensed LMFT offering compassionate, client-centered care
- Individual and family therapy
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Trauma and grief support
About Melinna Perez
Melinna Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with more than a decade of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and dual bachelor degrees in Psychology and English from Mount St. Marys University. Over the past 10 years she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across residential and outpatient settings, offering both individual and group therapy in office and online.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating and body image issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, stress, and ADHD. She also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, gender dysphoria, codependency, and communication problems, and she has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ community and people of color.
Clinically she draws from several evidence-informed approaches, often centering on a client-centered stance that aims to meet each person where they are. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment techniques, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused interventions tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys music, sports, reading, cooking, time with family and pets, meditation, and visits to the beach.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, eating and body image issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, stress, and ADHD. She also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, gender dysphoria, codependency, and communication problems, and she has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ community and people of color.
Clinically she draws from several evidence-informed approaches, often centering on a client-centered stance that aims to meet each person where they are. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment techniques, dialectical skills, and emotionally-focused interventions tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys music, sports, reading, cooking, time with family and pets, meditation, and visits to the beach.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Melinna Perez have?
Melinna Perez has 10 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Melinna Perez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 123816.
In which languages does Melinna Perez provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Spanish.
Where is Melinna Perez located?
She is based in California.
How can I work with Melinna Perez as my therapist?
You can work with Melinna Perez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Melinna Perez work with international clients?
Melinna Perez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Melinna Perez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Melinna Perez incorporates client-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and meeting each person where they are, helping clients explore their values and sense of self in a supportive environment. ACT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility by helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-guided actions, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melinna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and other licensed professionals tailor techniques and pace to fit each person’s circumstances.
Online therapy with Melinna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from therapists without geographic limits and allow clients to choose the format that fits their daily life and therapeutic goals.